Arlo Guthrie singing "The City of New Orleans." Anybody singing "The Big Rock Candy Mountain." There's one kid's site which has it and all kinds of dire warnings about "lake of gin" and "cigarette trees." "Blue Water Line." Gene

One song not listed yet, suprising considering who sings it, is Neil Young's "Southern Pacific". For those who don't know, Neil Young (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; Crazy Horse) is as well known model and real railroad fan. At one stage he bailed Lionel out of a hole becoming a part-owner, and took a semi with a layout in it to his gigs.

Oddly enough, cant think of a specific train song from Rod Stewart.

Steve MageeWho, even more oddly, is a classical music lover - but finds good in all sorts of music

Although one reason why I especially like "Wreck of the Old 97" is the use of railroad terms, I'm not sure what "a line on a three-mile grade" means. I guess "You can see what a jump he made." means how far the locomotive jumped off the track.

Can't believe no-one's mentioned On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe! http://www.56.com/u33/v_MjM3MTc5NTg.htmlSure, the song may be as gay as an Easter warbonnet but what showtune ain't? No reason to leave it out.Although I draw the line at Starlight Express.